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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1906
Page
2
Lawrence residents will hear two vigorous speakers this evening Henry Allen and Prof Vernon praised for forceful talks on republicanism The piece urges readers to register before Friday noting many have not voted recently and eight weeks remain to register
Republican ticket lists state officers including governor and auditor, and a regional slate with secretary of state, treasurer, attorney general, supreme court judges, superintendent of insurance, railroad commissioners, and a congressional candidate CHAS F. KCOTT of Allez Ceanty. Names repeated with misspellings.
Probate Judge County Attorney Clerk of Deeds Register of Deeds rep Armstrong Clerk of Ceari r Superintendent Surveyor Coroner Dr Carl Phillipe Representative ab Dut 2 GC Mitchell Representativra ifth Dist W B Brubbs Commissioner Fire Dist J D Walten Burton faces scrutiny amid debate Taft weather critique and Burton’s conduct praised Gabe Waggoner seeks a reputable lawyer endorsing federal railroad charter Victor Kloretich noted as Santa Fe counsel Ellias Laile mentions Victor Kloretich in context of railway charter issue.
The Oklahoma Journal of Commerce highlights a shift in facial hair trends among prominent figures. Across eight editors and fifty-eight leading Democrats, beards are rare while mustaches appear in limited numbers. The survey shows Republicans with smoother faces and Democrats leaning toward shaved looks.
An old advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles sold by druggists or via a two month mail course for $1 under Dr B W Hall 2026 Olive Street St Louis Mo Testimonials available The text also includes wry social aphorisms about marriage and conversation highlighting dated advertising style and moral contrasts with a homely cook having an advantage over a pretty girl.
The Friends Yearly Meeting concluded its business with reports from committees on public institutions literature and peace and on ministerial paths. They urged proper care for the poor farms jails and care for the unfortunate by qualified people, and discussed funds for various departments, with a total annual need around 2100. A sale of the yearly meeting house and grounds in Lawrence was authorized, and a petition to national authorities opposed tribal land changes seen as harmful to tribes.
A cautious assembly defined liquor seller penalties including freight express and ticket agents and any person handling revenue for the US government within the state as potential violators. The session concluded with musical interludes and closing remarks by Elwood Haworth and others, with a benediction by Robert W Douglas. The group planned to reconvene in Wichita next year.
The meeting expresses thanks to Lawrance residents for hospitality and to newspapers for publishing proceedings. Appreciation extends to visiting classes and speakers for gospel declarations, pastors for preaching, reporters for service, and to John M. Watson Clark Brown, Robert Morrie, and Bible school committee members for their contributions. The session opened with prayer. plans include temperance representation, Bible school funding and enrollments, and Christmas Endeavor advisory appointments. The meeting ends with prayer.
Ladies with thinning hair can prevent loss and stimulate growth with Newbro's Werthield product. It kills the dandruff germ that harms hair, allowing regrowth. Sample available by mail for 1 cent and widely sold by druggists. The Detroit company promotes this non oily preparation. Amusements mention William & Walker review and a stage act.
A garbled OCR jumble combines imported jokes from England with stray dialogue and science blurbs, then shifts to local public notices. It includes an October 1906 Lawrence Kansas city ordinance exempting officers from poll tax, a veterinary health note about cats spreading disease, and a council resolution ordering street resurfacing with brick and annual payments.
In Lawrence Kansas a man named Professor John Miller is described as possessing remarkable power and expert abilities in telepathy and hypnotic influence. The piece portrays his public speaking, social presence, and claimed feats, framing him as a local marvel of scientific or occult ability.
A collage of classified notices seeking housing, jobs, deliveries, and sales. Listings include Wanted-Board and room for a lady with two small children, Wanted-Three/four room cottages, a delivery man, a pony rider for a newspaper route, shop work, domestic help, farm labor, and various sale offers. Names include Ed Andersen, Thomas Hirns, R. F. Prosch, McKenzie & Stockwell, F M Perkins, Blra EF. W. Ulackmar, Mrs. Smith, Wm. T. Slactalr, and others. Places center on Lawrence and nearby streets, with bell phones and street addresses.
For Rent or Sale A 3 room house at 932 Alabama st. Home phone 199. A 7 room house in excellent condition at 1643 Kentucky street. J R Kenyon listed at 731 Massachusetts street. Modern house with paved street near business section suitable for rooming, 32% per month by C Hlesford Investment Co. To rent seven rooms near University at 1000 Slipols street Mrs J J Crowley. Two large modern rooms at 74 Rhode Island street. Rooms for White housekeeping with furniture for sale at 7 Tu Tennesses street.
Saturday afternoon a onyx and pearl stickpin was lost with a reward offered. Miss E Don Carlos near Winthrop and Louisiana. A gold watch lost Sunday in town or on road northeast. return to office for reward. A black leather wallet with papers and money, at 414 West Hoanecck Street. A silk cape lost between Congregational church and 1032 Ohio Street. return to office. A small tan and white pupa? missing. plate bears Mike Haag, no name. reward, return to 745 Louisiana. Between Lahakepf’a store and 722 New York Street, a heavy silver case watch with Elgin stem movement. return to T A Winchell, 72 New York Street for reward.
An auctioneer listing cites twenty years in sales and inviting inquiries for open dates with an office at Trovillo and Kreider's lumber yard. Another ad promotes J. N. Barshberger and Gillham the shoer at 716 Vermont Street offering shoe fitting and guaranteed work.
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